Mitchell A. Keys, PhD. was born in Victorville CA. His exposure to ministry came early on in his life, and by adulthood he fully understood his call to preach. After graduating from Bible College, and marrying the love of his life, Jan Keys, the two continued on to raise a family and preach occasionally when given the opportunity, while following God’s instruction to wait on His timing before launching into full-time ministry.

It wasn't until 1996 that the couple launched Mitch Keys Ministries an itinerant organization that led them to speak in churches throughout the Western United States. In 1999, they took on the role of Pastors at what is now their home church, Firebaugh Faith Fellowship Int.

Since that time he has partnered with Dr. Nancy Dufresne of World Harvest Church in Murrieta, CA. As a spiritual son and member of Fresh Oil Ministries. He also sits on the President’s Cabinet Board of Jerry Savelle Ministires Int, Crowley,Texas. Dr. Keys has earned a PhD. in theology, and authored his first book, "Breaking New Ground for a Greater Harvest." He continues to write, and work toward building God’s Kingdom with his family and church in Firebaugh Ca.